If you are a fan of the British Emmy Award-winning TV show, Fleabag, you would surely love the way the chief protagonist, played by actor Phoebe Waller Bridge, enjoys her sexuality. While such shows highlight the importance of women’s wants and desires between the sheets, the reality is that some women experience crippling fears that stop them from engaging in sexual activities altogether. Take, for example, a condition called genophobia or coitophobia. “This is the fear of sexual intercourse, and in some cases people experiencing this condition may be afraid of all kinds of sexual acts. Genophobia is most likely to develop after traumatic sexual experiences,” says Dr Anuneet Sabharwal, a Mumbai-based psychiatrist. Here’s a snapshot of the most common fears, according to experts.
‘What if I fail to orgasm?’
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